Can the Maple Leafs Keep Winning? Betting on Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning on April 3rd
The Tampa Bay Lightning (41-26-7 on the NHL standings) are currently in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. They’ve been strong lately, winning 8 of their last 10 games. On the road, they boast a record of 18-16-3.
- Over/Under: Tampa Bay averages 6.8 goals per game (GP) with a record of 35-35-4 on the over/under.
- Puck Line: They’ve covered the puck line (winning by more than 1 goal) in 39 of their 74 games (39-35).
- Underdogs: Interestingly, the Lightning have a better record as underdogs (19-11) on the puck line compared to favorites (20-24).
The Toronto Maple Leafs (43-22-9) sit in 5th place in the East and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They’re on a hot streak, winning their last 3 games at home (21-13-3 record overall).
- Over/Under: Similar to Tampa Bay, Toronto averages 6.8 goals per game with a record of 40-32-2 on the over/under.
- Puck Line: The Maple Leafs haven’t been as successful with the puck line (30-44) compared to Tampa Bay.
- Favorites: Toronto has thrived as favorites, winning two straight and boasting a record of 36-16-7.
This promises to be a high-scoring game with both teams averaging 6.8 goals per game. Toronto has the edge overall (43-22-9 record) and at home (21-13-3), but Tampa Bay is playing well (8-2 in last 10) and has a good record as underdogs.
Game Information
| TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING vs TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS |
| Location of the Game: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, April 3rd 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Lightning vs Maple Leafs Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head
The Maple Leafs have dominated recent meetings, winning 4 out of the last five Lightning vs Maple Leafs matchups. However, the last 3 matchups were close, decided by an average of just 1 goal per game, with the Lightning covering the spread (winning by the predicted point margin) twice.
Goals have been common in these matchups, with a 2-2-1 record on the over/under and an average of 6 goals per game over the last 5 meetings.
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| LIGHTNING | 41-26-7 89Pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line TB +1.5 |
ML TB +106 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
| MAPLE LEAFS | 43-22-9 95Pts | 3 | ||||
- AI Picks: Tampa Bay Lightning 4 – Toronto Maple Leafs 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Lightning +1.5 | ML Lightning +106 | OVER 6.5
Tampa Bay Lightning Game Analysis
- Offense: The Lightning boast a league-leading power play but lack a consistent 5v5 attack. They average 3.5 goals per game (6th in NHL) on 29.2 shots on goal (22nd in NHL).
- Defense: Tampa Bay also struggles defensively, allowing an average of 3.0 goals per game (27th in NHL). For example, they’ve managed 4 shutouts (13th in NHL), according to the NHL team stats.
- Injuries: Keep an eye on Tampa Bay’s injured players. According to the NHL Injury Report, Brent Seabrook (out for season), Mikhail Sergachev (leg), Jonas Johansson (lower body), and Logan Brown (undisclosed).
Toronto Maple Leafs Game Analysis
- Offense: The Maple Leafs boast a strong offense, averaging 3.6 goals per game (3rd in NHL) on 29.8 shots on goal (7th in NHL). Their power play sits at 11th in the league.
- Defense: Toronto struggles defensively, allowing 3.0 goals per game (18th in NHL). For instance, they’ve managed 5 shutouts (9th in NHL).
- Injuries: The Maple Leafs have a significant list of injured players, such as Mitchell Marner (ankle), Jake Muzzin (neck), and Morgan Rielly (upper body – probable). Therefore, these players could be affected their NHL player stats.
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